Pediatric Speech-Language Pathologist
Compensation
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Job Description
PTN welcomes therapists with any level of experience who have a strong interest in providing therapeutic support in the home and community setting. We are looking for therapists who are comfortable working in a playful and family friendly manner with young children in diverse settings, and who value opportunities for teaming, collaboration, and co-treating.
Position Requirements
- Education: Degree in speech-language pathology from an accredited program
- Licenses: Active IL SLP license in good standing
- Certification: Early Intervention Certification or willingness to obtain (PTN will assist with this process)
- Transportation: This is a travel position so a car is essential for the role
Benefits Package
Full-time, salaried position
Flexible-Friday Schedule
- Insurance coverage including: health, dental, vision, short-term disability, life, and professional liability
- 401k option
- National association membership dues
- Continuing education allowance
- Paid time off
- Paid holidays
- Mileage reimbursement
- Highly structured mentoring program
- Electronic medical records system through iPad connected to PTN data plan
- A supportive, collaborative, & inclusive work environment
Key Responsibilities
Provide therapeutic support to young children in home and community settings. Engage in collaborative teaming and co-treating with other professionals.
Requirements
Requires a degree in speech-language pathology and an active Illinois SLP license. Candidates must have a car for travel and either hold or be willing to obtain Early Intervention Certification.
Qualifications
- Education
- Professional certificate or licensure
Key Skills
Pediatrics — Speech-Language Pathologist Career Context
The cost-of-living index for Illinois is 100.0 (US average = 100; BEA Regional Price Parities (2024)). 62.6% of Illinois clinicians report burnout symptoms in WeekdayDoc's Burnout Index (2026-01 data).
Of the 50 active Pediatrics listings this role was benchmarked against, 12% are remote, 52% have no call, 56% require no weekends.
| Measure | This job | Market |
|---|---|---|
| Work-life score | 7.2 / 10 · top 10% in pediatrics (speech-language pathology) | ranked against 630 Pediatrics (Speech-Language Pathology) listingslisting-based score, 0–10 |
| Listed pay | not listed | Pediatrics median $94k (middle half $85k–$107k)424 comparable listings, Nov 2026 |
| Cost of living | Illinois index 100.0 | US average = 100BEA Regional Price Parities (2024) |
| Pediatrics listings in Illinois | 29 active | 630 nationallylive on WeekdayDoc, Nov 2026 |
| Work setting | on-site | peers: 12% remote · 52% no call · 56% no weekends50 benchmarked listings |
| Sign-on & loan repayment | not stated | Illinois speech-language pathologist listings (all specialties): 12% state a sign-on bonus (median $5k) · 7% offer loan repayment212 active listings, Nov 2026 |
| New Pediatrics listings | 1,154 in the last 30 days | 752 the 30 days before (+53%)U.S., first seen on WeekdayDoc, Nov 2026 |
| Pediatrics pay trend | +4.0% vs prior quarter | —through Oct 2026 |
Work-Life Balance Analysis
WeekdayDoc's proprietary algorithm rates Pediatric Speech-Language Pathologist at Pediatric Therapy Network Chicago a 7.2 out of 10 for work-life balance — classified as very good. This places the position in the top 10% in Pediatrics (Speech-Language Pathology) — ranked against 630 active Pediatrics (Speech-Language Pathology) listings on WeekdayDoc.
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Listing-based score, 0–10, across 630 comparable listings. Shaded area = the share scoring below this one.
